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Question 5858

In heavy rain, can a motorcycle experience hydroplaning?

  1. Yes, especially if it is traveling at a high speed.
  2. No; only passenger cars can experience hydroplaning.
  3. Only if the motorcycle has a sidecar
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Correct answer: Yes, especially if it is traveling at a high speed.

Yes. Any vehicle can hydroplane, including a motorcycle, with or without a sidecar. It happens when the tire cannot clear the water fast enough and loses contact with the asphalt. The faster you go, the less time it has to clear the water, so reduce your speed and avoid puddles in heavy rain. In the image, the motorcycle throws up a lot of water as it passes.

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